Chapter 2 - Dormitory

========== Loki ==========

After what happened at the school this afternoon, Fira leads me to my new dormitory. That was unexpected, a lot of things happened at my first day at school. Maybe today is my unlucky day.

I see Fira keeps staring at the keychain while she walks. That sword shaped key chain… I think that I saw it before, but where? I don't know why Awanemp gave that keychain to her.

"Fira, is it?" I ask.

"Yes, my name is Fira, Fira Ragnarok," she replies.

"Ragnarok!?" I shock.

"Hmm? Why are you shock like that?" she is wondering.

Ragnarok… If not mistaken I heard that before. That name is the legend that people are talking about at my old school. Who exactly this pink haired girl is? Maybe I need to ask her if she know anything about her name.

"Err… Where do you live?" I ask her curiously.

"I live at dormitory," she answers.

"Ah… Why you do not stay with your parents?" I ask her again.

"… My parents… I don't have any parents and I don't After what happened at the school this afternoon, Fira leads me to my new dormitory. That was unexpected, a lot of things happened on my first day of school. Maybe today is my unlucky day.

I see Fira keeps staring at the keychain while she walks. That sword shaped key chain… I think that I saw it before, but where? I don't know why Awanemp gave that keychain to her.

"Fira, is it?" I ask.

"Yes, my name is Fira, Fira Ragnarok," she replies.

"Ragnarok!?" I am shocked.

"Hmm? Why are you shocked like that?" she is wondering.

Ragnarok… If I am not mistaken, I have heard that name before. That name is the legend that people are talking about at my old school. Who exactly is this pink haired girl? Maybe I need to ask her if she knows anything about her name.

"Err… Where do you live?" I ask her curiously.

"I live at the dormitory," she answers.

"Ah… Why do you not stay with your parents?" I ask her again.

"… My parents… I don't have any parents and I don't even have memories…" she replies sadly.

My bad… I should not ask her about that. I feel so guilty for making her remember about her sad memories…

"Oh… Do you want to know about magic?" I try to change the subject.

"Oh yea?! Can you tell me about it?" she seems interested.

"Magic is a power to control elements using your inner power called 'mana'. However, only some people can use and control it. People who are born with magic powers have different magical power capabilities," I explain.

"Whoa… Come on, Loki! Teach me!" she seems excited.

Even she said that it is not easy to learn magic. You can't learn magic with just a few days of full training. I need weeks to lean a simple magic. A person who doesn't even know about magic probably needs to take more time.

"It's not easy to learn magic… If you want to try it, you can try by unlocking the key chain that Awanemp gave to you just now," I say.

"Is there something special with this key chain?" she asks.

Seems like she still doesn't know anything about it. I should give her a hint.

"Try to yell out 'Unlock' following with the name of that keychain while you are holding it," I say.

Fira holds that key chain with both of her hands. I don't think she will be able to make it… I need to train for a week just to unlock my wand.

"Unlock, Ragnarok!" she yells.

A bright light comes from her arms. From that light, a giant sword with four jeweled crown appears. I think… I have seen this sword before, but where? That huge sword falls suddenly since it is too heavy for her to handle it. It is leaving a crack on the asphalt.

"Ugh… So heavy…" she struggles.

I am quite surprised that she was able to unlock the weapon seal, just when she called its name for the first time. That sword looks so heavy… I think it is around 50 kg. Even when she is trying to lift it, it is so impossible for her.

"Hmm… So, this is Ragnarok…" I say while lifting that sword using both of my hands.

"I… Impossible… How can you lift it?! It's so heavy!" she is surprised.

I don't really understand what is making this sword legendary. It looks like a heavy sword that is easily found in weapon shops. Maybe it is legendary only because of its unique shape.

"Okay, take this. Say 'Lock' to seal the weapon again," I give her back the sword.

"Ugh… Okay…" she grumbles.

"Lock!" she yells while holding the sword's hilt.

The sword turns back to a light key chain. This is the advantage of sealing the sword's magic into the keychain so that it is convenient to carry around.

"Maybe you should learn how to lift it first, haha!" I laugh as I tease her.

"Just see later! After I can use it, I will slice you!" she is mad.

"Try it if you can. Hahaha!" I tease her again.

Although she still can't use that sword yet, I am quite surprised that she can unlock it at her first attempt. Now she is making me curious… She can easily unlock that sword and her name is the same as that sword's name.

***

========== Awanemp ==========

My current name is Awanemp Von Burg, homeroom teacher for class 1-E. I am 20 years old now. I knew Loki since a very long time ago. Currently I am in the headmaster room, alongside Sakura and headmaster.

"How was my grandchild on his first day?" headmaster asks.

"I just found Slimes roaming around the school. Loki fought them," I reply.

"Is it really true that someone brought those Slimes to our school?" Sakura asks.

"Who knows…" I wonder.

It is almost impossible for those creatures to appear in this school. This area is guarded by some low ranks 'Bounty Hunters'. If the Slimes reach this area, the students and the people around here could be in trouble. How could we not see any of the Slimes coming? That was so strange… Or… The one who brought those monsters is aiming for that…

"Sakura, why didn't you protect Loki and Fira just now? You are supposed to protect this school also. Now Fira already knows about magic… I wanted to keep it in secret a little longer actually," I blame Sakura.

"Well… It's better right? She already knows about magic since the beginning, so it's okay," she replies.

Ah… Whatever… I can't rewind what was already done before. I was hoping that she can live like a normal girl at least until she graduates from here…

"By the way… What is the reason for you to bring Loki here?" I ask headmaster.

"Hohoho… Extra protection for this school for guarding that thing. And also, now the whole family is here," headmaster says.

Does he know that Loki's magic is sealed? How can he protect this place?

"Headmaster… Why did you place Loki at the girl's classroom? The boy's classroom should be from F to J," Sakura asks.

Ah… It is true… I also wanted to ask him that question. He is supposed to be placed at the boys' classroom.

"Oh... Because… I forgot that was a girl's classroom… Hohoho…" he answers.

"Headmaster… Are you serious or joking?" she wonders.

Judging from how he is, it is likely he did it on purpose. Maybe he wants to troll Loki, his own grandchild. What a pain… Wa… Wait a minute… If he really wants to troll Loki, that address he gave me could be…

"Headmaster. I just remember that you gave me the address for Loki's new dormitory. Could that address be wrong?" I worry.

"Hohoho… I just remember that I put the wrong address just now… Just let it be," he says.

Ah… It is really it. He gave me the wrong dormitory address. This could be bad for Loki. I was careless that I didn't read that address before. I hope nothing bad happens to him there.

***

========== Loki ==========

We follow the address until we arrive in front of the dormitory gate. It is not so far, around one kilometer from the school building. That dormitory has three levels with 'U' shaped from above and it is green painted. There is nothing in the yard, just grass and bicycle parking space. Let's see how it looks from the inside.

"So, this is it?" I ask Fira to confirm.

"Eh… This is…" she is shocked when she sees the building.

Hmm? What happened to her? Why does she look so shocked like that?

"What happened?" I ask.

"This… This is my dormitory! More importantly, this dormitory is made for girls!" she says.

"Wha… What!?" I am shocked too.

I… Impossible… We followed that address given by Awanemp. How can this happen?

"Are you sure it is correct?" I ask her to recheck.

"Err… Yea, based on this address…" she is doubtful.

Damn, grandpa… Why did he give me the address of a girl's dormitory?

"Is it okay for me to come in?" I am scared.

"Let's see first… Maybe the room is empty," she says.

We sneak inside the dormitory to look at my room. We carefully avoid any sight from people around. Luckily, there is no one outside. I climb the stairs in the left corner to the level 3. This is it, the room number '33'.

"This… This room…" Fira trembles.

"Hmm? What happened? Knock if anyone is inside," I say.

"Tok! Tok!" I knock the door.

I am just hoping that no one will open the door for me. Hoping it is empty… But Awanemp also didn't give me keys.

"Cleck…" someone opens the door.

I see a dark blue haired girl wearing long sleeved t-shirt opening the door. That girl… She is the one that threw her book on my face this noon.

"He… Hello?" I greet her.

"Slam!" she closes the door heavily.

She seems so surprised when she saw me standing in front of her room. Oh well… Maybe I should stay in another place…

"How is it Fira?" I ask Fira.

"Err… I don't know…" she replies.

"Cleekk…" the door opens again.

"I… I'm so sorry… I am just surprised," she apologizes.

"Cleeck…" the door on the left side of this room opens.

"Hurry!" Fira pushes me inside Nabila's room.

Fira closes the door immediately after both of us are inside Nabila's room. Maybe she is scared other people see me here.

"Huh… That was close," she says.

"Loki… What are you doing in here?" Nabila asks.

"Umm… Awanemp gave me the address of my new dormitory… Seems like this location is your Room…" I answer.

"You… You are going to stay here?!" she is shocked and starts to panic.

"Yeah… But… Maybe it is better for me to stay at another place," I reply.

"Ah… Umm… It's… It's okay… You can stay here…" Nabila says.

"Are you sure?" I wonder.

"Ye… Yeah…" she looks scared.

This could be a bad idea, but it is okay… I am just worried that she is going to freak out like just now and throw me with another book.

"Okay… Just tonight… Tomorrow I will ask my grand… I mean Headmaster about this matter," I accept.

I go to the main room to put my belongings. I see books and rubbish everywhere… Is this really a girl's room? This place is the messiest place that I've ever seen.

"So… Sorry… I forgot to clean it…" she is embarrassed and cleans up the mess quickly.

"This is the first time that I am in your room … I am quite surprised that you are different from the image you portray in school," Fira says.

I thought a bookworm girl like her will be living in a very clean place. This is so surprising. Maybe I should help her to clean the room. I can't sleep in the room like this also.

"Okay, let me help you," I lend a hand.

"No… No need…" she is shy.

"Don't worry, I will be staying here overnight also," I reply.

"Err… Maybe I should go back to my room now," Fira leaves.

From her expression, I think Fira doesn't want to help us clean the room. She just ran away like that. Oh well, this mess is not her fault anyway…

I am trying to rearrange the books on the floor. She must like to read books. Hmm… This book…

"Ah, that book!" Nabila takes it from me immediately.

If I am not wrong, this is a book about the magical world. Why is a book like this in here? Does she know about magic?

"I… I like reading magical fantasy stories…" she says.

Hmm… Seems like she is hiding something… Could it be that she is a magician also? Or maybe she is just a person who likes to read fiction stories…

After an hour of cleaning up this mess, it finally comes to an end. Huuh… That was so tiring. I still cannot believe that a girl's room could be worse than a man's room. Maybe I should take a shower to refresh myself.

"Nabila, can I take shower?" I ask.

"Um… O… Okay… I will prepare dinner for you," she answers.

"Really?" I am surprised.

"Yes… Thanks for helping me clean my room," she says.

I don't believe it… She is going to make dinner for me. How kind of her. I wonder what she is going to cook… I hope to taste some local food here.

After bathing and changing my clothes, I get out of the bathroom. I see Nabila sitting on the floor in front of a small table with two cups of instant noodle. Is that the food that she prepared for me?

"Na… Nabila… Is that the dinner you prepared for me?" I ask.

"Yes, it's easy to make and it is yummy," she answers.

"Do you usually eat something like this?" I wonder.

"Umm… If I am alone, I will eat instant noodles or bread… Sometimes outside too if Fira invites me to eat with her…" she answers.

Seriously? That is not healthy food… I thought a girl like her can cook well. Maybe because she never interacts with anyone else?

"Nabila! You will die if you keep eating something like this!" I warn.

"Eh?! Is it true?!" she is shocked.

Does she know about healthy food? I thought she likes to read books… Um… Maybe she doesn't like to read that kind of books.

"Am I really going to die?" she is scared.

Her expression looks like she is really scared about what I just said … Maybe I can do something for her.

"All right! I will make delicious food for you tonight!" I cheer her up.

"Really?!" she is interested.

"Of course! But I need your help… I don't know where the closest mini market is," I say.

"Okay!" she answers happily.

I go out with her to go to the closest mini market. We go out from the dorm secretly so that we do not alert people around. I don't know what will happen if someone knows that I stay at Nabila's room.

"This is the first time I walk with a guy that I just know," she says while walking beside me.

"Maybe because you never socialize with other people. It is making you scared… Actually, you want to chat with them, don't you?" I reply.

"Maybe you're right," she smiles.

Whoa… She looks so cute when she smiles like that. So much different from that pink haired girl, Fira. Nabila is so calm and cute, even though I am quite surprised when I saw her room for the first time just now. Fira is hardheaded girl. She is quite mixed between being a good and annoying girl.

We arrive at the closest mini market. It is about 100 meters from dormitory. It says that it is open 24 hours. I wonder if there are any people who come at midnight.

Nabila and I go inside the mini market. I look around for some ingredients… Maybe I will make macaroni. I pick some ingredients to make it. I think all of these is enough. I go to the cashier to pay.

"Lo… Loki… I don't think I have enough money to pay," she whispers after she saw the total price.

"Don't worry, I will pay it. This is my treat," I reply.

I have a lot of money from my grandpa. For me, this is more than enough for a month.

After we paid, we go back to the dormitory. She looks excited when walking back. I don't know why but seeing her smile makes me happy also. But… it is making me remember about my past in Asva.

While we are walking back, I see a Nasi Goreng seller who wears a hat walk toward us. Hmm… I heard that the food is famous here. Maybe I will try it later.

"Hey, Loki… Long time no see…" Nasi Goreng seller whispers to me when we walk past each other.

Wha… I look back immediately but he just disappears. I did not look at his face just now. Who is he exactly? How does he know my name?

"Loki… What happened?" Nabila asks.

"No… Nothing… I just remember something," I reply.

Nabila and I go back to the dormitory as fast as we can. I am just worried because of that guy just now.

After we arrived, I put the ingredients on the table, and prepare to cook it.

"Nabila, can you cook?" I ask.

"I can cook instant noodle," she answers.

"Umm… I think almost everyone can cook instant noodles… Okay… I will cook Italian macaroni!" I speak.

I start by boiling the macaroni on the pan. While waiting for it to boil, I cut the vegetables and garlics. I boil them together with the macaroni. After it is done, I drain out the water, leaving a little on it then I mix it with tomatoes sauce, salt, and others.

"Loki… You can cook like a chef," she is amazed.

"Oh… I always cook by myself at home," I reply.

Now it is done… I turn off the stove and bring the pan onto the table since we don't have any plates or bowls here. Nabila looks so hungry when she sees it. She immediately tries to eat that without asking anything.

"How is it?" I ask her.

"Whoa… This is so nice! I really like it!" she is amazed while eating it greedily.

Wow… That was fast. I just eat a little while she eats almost all of it. Maybe because she almost never eats anything else except bread and instant noodles.

"Umm… Loki…" she calls me.

"Yes?" I reply.

"Can you teach me how to cook?" she asks.

"Oh… Of course!" I answer happily.

Seems like she is so happy when eating the food, I made for her. She looks cute when she smiles. Unfortunately, she can't do what normally girls can do. If she can do it, maybe… Ah, what am I thinking?

After cleaning it up and praying, I lay on the bed on top of Nabila's bed since it is a bunk bed. This is the first time I sleep in a girls' room with just both of us. Usually, I just sleep alone at home and now I sleep with a cute girl. Ugh… I can't stop thinking about it. It is making me hard to sleep.